“What a say day! And they want my husband to be on politics. Get real, there are only criminals on politics. #shame #disgusted #melhorsaidagaleão (The last hashtag can be loosely translated to “the best solution is to get out of Brazil through the city’s airport”).”

Indeed, Bernardinho‘s alleged interest in politics has been met with mixed feelings by his fans. His highly successful persona is seen by some people as an indicative of competence and skill, perfect for government, while others think that the legendary coach should not taint his legacy by mixing himself with Brazilian politics, as current corruption scandals have eroded the trust of the common citizen in Brazil’s governing bodies and peoples.